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So...You're New at This? - Beyond Camp #16

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The good, the bad and the real side of being the next generation of camp directors, owners and leaders.

Young, emerging, aspiring, whatever word you identify with, these are camp professionals that want to get involved and stay involved. Listen in, as we discuss the in’s and out’s of identifying as one of those camp professionals.

What we had when we started out, what opportunities we wished we had, and how the industry could better support young emerging camp pros.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

  • Benefits of young/aspiring pros in leadership - new perspectives

  • Importance of humility/learning from those who have come before 

  • Top tips for advancing your career & making a name for yourself 

  • Advocating for yourself - self growth & mentorship, creating space for yourself 

  • Professional development

  • Identifying short falls and how to work on them/spin them/attack them/leave them and build a strong team around you 

  • Asking for feedback, receiving it and acting on it 

  • Feeling discouraged with camping/the industry 

  • What do we need from the industry right now? 

  • What do we want to see from the industry as a whole?

What is/was your experience like as a young or aspiring camp pro? Tell us about it in the comments!


Recharge Station

How do you charge your batteries? What makes you feel inspired?

Cassie: Habit tracking and goal setting - critical to constant self-awareness and potential improvement.


Your Hosts:

Cassie Bloy, Consultant & Freelance Camp Director - Stephane Richard Development Consulting

Rachel Kent, Coordinator, Member Risk - Girl Guides of Canada


What is Beyond Camp?

Beyond Camp is a new summer Podcast brought to you by Go Camp Pro.

Cassie Bloy and Rachel Kent are here to explore the intersection of camp and our lives. As much as people like to talk about camp and ‘the real world’ as two separate entities, camp professionals know that this simply isn’t true. Beyond Camp dives into how different aspects of our lives affect our camp experience, effectively bursting the camp bubble and welcoming all parts of our lives into the conversation.

Go Camp Pro is excited to bring you this weekly podcast during the summer of 2020.

If you have any feedback, or would like to support the work of Go Camp Pro email our producer, Matt, at matt@gocamp.pro